Yeah, Marshall Allen keeps the fires stoked and they're currently in the middle of a European tour. Playing the Jazz Cafe on the 5th, umm, tomorrow. See the press release below...
> However, I have heard that the Arkestra lives on without him and > puts on some kickin shows. anyone? Elson Nascimento, Band Manager of the Sun Ra Arkestra under the direction of Marshall Allen, today announced the itinerary for the upcoming European tour by the Sun Ra Arkestra under the direction of Marshall Allen that will be taking place from March 23, 2001 through April 8, 2001. The dates, venues, and information for these shows in France, Germany, England, and Ireland are as follows: March 23 - Le Printemps du Jazz, Theatre De Nimes, 1 Place de la Calade, Nimes, France. Doors open 8:00 p.m. and Performance at 10:00 p.m. For additional information, www.ot-nimes.fr/ and click on "Le Printemps du Jazz" or call 33-466-36-65-00. March 28 - Jazzhaus, Schnewlinstrasse 1, Freiburg, Germany. For additional information, call 49-761-34-973 or 49-761-7919-7814. March 29 - Muddy's Club, Schulstrabe 3, Weinheim, Germany For additional information, call 49-6201-12997. March 30 - Jazzclub, Koningswall 97, Minden, Germany. Doors open 8:00 p.m. and Performance time TBA. For additional information, call 49-172-972-8550. April 3 - Rathausfoyer, Rathausstrasse 1, Tuttlingen, Germany. Doors open 7:30 p.m. and Performance at 8:00 p.m. For additional information, call 49-74-61-99421. April 4 - Salle Mitterand, rue du 19. Mars, Achicourt-Arras, France. Doors open 8:00 p.m. and Performance at 9:30 p.m. For additional information, call 33-3-2124-26-90. April 5 - Jazz Cafe, 3 Parkway, Camden Town, NW1, London, England. For additional information, www.meanfiddler.com/jazzcafe or call 44-20-79-16-60-60. April 6 - Bristol, England. Location and details to be announced. April 7 - Red Box, Old Harcourt Street, Train Station, Dublin, Ireland. Doors open 7:30 p.m. and Performances at 8:30 p.m. & 9:45 p.m. For additional information, call 353-14-761-038. April 8 - Savoy Theatre, 108 Patrick Street, Cork, Ireland. Doors open 8:30 p.m. and Performance at 9:30 p.m. For additional information, call 353-21-425-8000. This European tour is in support of the latest Arkestra CD "A Song For The Sun" on El Ra Records. These club, concert, and festival dates should be very exciting and the Arkestra looks forward to seeing its many European fans at these events. Those who have serious proposals with venues and promoters for European bookings of the Sun Ra Arkestra under the direction of Marshall Allen should contact: Gabby Kleinschmidt Tel: 49-74-64-2177 (Germany) Fax: 49-74-64-3195 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Also, Elson Nascimento is pleased to announce the following upcoming concerts in the United States for the Sun Ra Arkestra under the direction of Marshall Allen: June 16 - Tribeca Performing Arts Center, Manhattan Community College, New York, NY. Celebrating the lost shrines of jazz "The Sun Ra Arkestra at Slugs". June 17 - Planetarium, Philadelphia, PA Performing as part of the Mellon Jazz Festival. Those who have serious proposals with venues and promoters for United States and Canadian bookings for the Sun Ra Arkestra under the direction of Marshall Allen should contact: Jack Reich Unmanageable Talent Tel: 1-401-275-5878 (United States) Fax: 1-401-275-6082 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
